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Mercer Joins the Pirates, But Barmes Still the Shortstop

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Infielder Jordy Mercer arrived to the clubhouse on Tuesday afternoon at PNC Park just an hour before the club was set...

Expectations Should Be Fluid

Many times in life, what we expect to happen does not come close to what actually happens.  We have to adjust our plans accordingly...

Jared Hughes Thriving in Reliever Role

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Jared Hughes started the 2011 season in the Altoona rotation, making 11 starts before being turned into a reliever. He has...

Pirates Notebook: Hague’s First Major League Walkoff Comes In Odd Fashion

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Growing up playing baseball, kids always dream of their first walk off hit. For rookie Matt Hague, his was not quite...

Hurdle Impressed By Alvarez’s Hard Work at Third

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- When Pedro Alvarez was coming up through the system, after being drafted in the first round of the 2008 draft (second...

Matt Hague Getting Immediate Playing Time After Call-Up

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Infielder Matt Hague has had an exciting 12 hours. After connecting for a walkoff single for the Indianapolis Indians on Thursday...

No Ego in the Pirates Bullpen

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- While the Pittsburgh Pirates offense has struggled for the majority of the season to score runs, the Bucco bullpen is a...

Pirates Notebook: Options to Spark Offense Could Be Internal

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The Pittsburgh Pirates entered game action on Wednesday just three games under .500 and four games back in the National League...

Pirates Activate Grilli, Locke Back to AAA Rotation

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- As expected, the Pittsburgh Pirates activated right-hander Jason Grilli from the Bereavement list today, and optioned left-hander Jeff Locke to Triple-A...

Josh Harrison Embracing Super Utility Role

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Josh Harrison has had to add several more gloves this season in his locker. Harrison on Monday made his Major League...

Pirates Notebook: James McDonald Having a Breakout Season

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Right-hander James McDonald continues to impress this 2012 season, posting numbers worthy of arguably a nomination for a breakout player in the National...

Jeff Locke Looking to Bring New Delivery to PNC Park Mound

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- On Monday afternoon rookie Jeff Locke watched alongside Pitching Coach Ray Searage as right-hander A.J. Burnett threw a bullpen at PNC...